A rare and original issue of "The Morning Chronicle" newspaper for May 25 , 1836.

This venerable "Whig" publication was founded in London in 1769 and ceased to operate in 1862

At this time Andrew Jackson was the President of the United States, and William IV was on the throne of Great Britain . The future Queen Victoria would inherit the throne in the following year. The paper had employed Charles Dickens two years earlier who was also writing in his own time under the pseudonym of "Boz" 

This large-format issue of 2 pages, 4 sides features fascinating advertisements, international steamship listings, new railway company investments as well as political news, police reports, theatre reviews, auction notices and horse racing fixtures.

 Much attention is given to the social engagements of the aristocracy and royalty. In this case the paper details the celebrations held for Princess Victoria's seventeenth birthday - Victoria ascended to the throne as Queen in the following year.

One of the most vocal politicians in the British Parliament at this time was Daniel O'Connell and a public meeting is reported at which efforts are to be made to raise funds on his behalf to cover his expenses in fighting for the Irish people - see scan

This issue publishes reports on two "Affairs of Honour" being challenges to a duel, usually with guns. These two incidents appear to have ended without serious consequences - see scan

Brittle but generally good condition with minor damage at the central fold from binding cotton - see scan. Page size 25 x 20 inches .